Autumn Fall
papercuttng
22" x 16"

Sunrise in 2000
papercuttng
24" x 30"

King's Misjudgment
papercutting
24" x 20"

Sogabe's very fine paper cutting textures and shibumi (elegance) of her colors are loved and appreciated by the art lovers.

Ms Sogabe moved to Seattle from Japan in 1978, and has been sharing her papercuttings since that time. The history of Kiri-e goes back to ancient times in China. This art form was introduced to Japan some 400 years ago when the paper products started to arrive from China.

Sogabe is a member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the National Collage Society and the Guild of American Paper Cutters. Her paper cutting works are included in the collections of various corporations, organizations and Universities; and in the Art in Embassy Program for the United States.

Ms Sogabe had the honor of receiving a commission to add a permanent work to Seattle's Pike Place Market, commemorating the history of the Japanese-American farmers in the early days of the Market. This is a seven panel piece which was finished in enamel to allow for the outdoor climate. It was dedicated in 1999.

Her most recent book, entitled "Aesop's Fox", written and illustrated by Sogabe, was released in June of 1999. The next one, still in progress, will be "Hungriest Boy in the World".

When in Ashland for her show at The Living Gallery in April of 1999, Sogabe did a workshop with students at Lincoln Elementary.

Sogabe now lives in Bellevue, WA with her husband Bill and Akita dog Princess Bear.